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YE06 XWL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,021 mi
Last recorded89,021 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 XWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 89,021 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,429 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,824 miles

off side and near side outer door sills corodded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,022 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 65,116 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,217 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 38,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 32,756 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 32,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 26,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2014 21,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 16,991 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 16,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 8,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 11,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 9,261 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YE06 XWL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE06 XWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE06 XWL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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